Housing Advocate

24 hours ago

Newton Abbot, Devon, United Kingdom Service Care Solutions Ltd Full time
Housing Caseworker Role

Service Care Solutions Ltd is seeking a skilled Housing Caseworker to join their team in South Devon. This full-time, temporary position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of vulnerable individuals.

About the Job:

We are recruiting for a Housing Caseworker to assist individuals and families at risk of homelessness by providing high-quality advocacy, advice, and support. The successful candidate will focus on preventing homelessness, helping clients retain their current accommodation, and ensuring statutory housing obligations are met.

  1. Provide tailored housing advice and advocacy to individuals at risk of homelessness.
  2. Develop and implement Personalised Housing Plans to address housing difficulties.
  3. Collaborate with landlords, solicitors, courts, and multi-agency teams to prevent homelessness.
  4. Assess eligibility for housing support in line with the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017.
  5. Offer advice on accessing private and social housing options, including affordability assessments.

Requirements:

To succeed in this role, you will need:

  1. A minimum of one year's experience in a similar public-facing role working with homelessness or vulnerable clients.
  2. Excellent knowledge of housing legislation, including the Housing Act 1996 and Homelessness Reduction Act 2017.
  3. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel).

Salary: £25,000 - £35,000 per annum.

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